- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Walking Trails.
- From West Cliff Drive to Wilder Ranch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Cruz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Capitola, Aptos and Saratoga.
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330 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022
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Comprised of 26 open space preserves of a total of over 60,000 acres, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has limitless space to explore, study, relax in, and take a moment to appreciate.
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The Purisima Creek Canyon is a natural preserve that sits at the center of the 4,711-acre Purisima Creek Redwoods Nature Area. The canyon is home to a creek, redwood trees, and wildflowers.
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Lakewood Park is a local neighborhood park that provides a safe and serene environment for its visitors to enjoy. The park contains numerous walking trails, playgrounds, a skate park, lighted tennis and basketball courts, and a picnic area.
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Fresh oysters and cold beer are some of the things you'll find at A.W. Shucks. This bar is a lively place to be on the weekends.
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Del Mar Beach is located in an upscale neighborhood in Carmel. The beach is clean and is a good place to jog or suntan.
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Hansen Gallery is an art gallery that displays the work of a small number of artists from the whole country. They showcase also experimental work and new piece of artwork of young artists.
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Located right off Highway 1, Monastery Beach is a popular scenic attraction. Shaped like a half-moon, it is a great place for a day long picnic but visitors are advised to stay out of the water. The sand here is coarser as compared to other beaches.
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Rieser Fine Art is an art gallery located in Carmel, California. They host both early California art as well as contemporary art and they have an up to date inventory online you can check out.
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Ocean Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
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California's Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach is the perfect destination for sunbathing, swimming, collecting shells, flying kites, boogie boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. The beach is also a frequent stopping spot for pelicans and other aquatic birds.